2018 Bmw X2 Xdrive20D M Auto — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 3,251 MOT tests analysed for the 2018 Bmw X2 Xdrive20D M Auto, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility. Its pass rate of 87.7% was below the average for cars of a similar age (89.0%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 7.1% | 231 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 3.4% | 110 |
| 3 | Visibility | 2.8% | 91 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 2.0% | 66 |
| 5 | Brakes | 0.9% | 30 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.4% | 14 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 87 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 72 |
| 3 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 66 |
| 4 | Individual direction indicators | 49 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 28 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 25 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 19.1% | 620 |
| 2 | Brakes | 8.2% | 268 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.2% | 170 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.1% | 67 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.2% | 40 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.2% | 7 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 1,139 | 11.2% |
| 30-60k | 1,638 | 12.5% |
| 60-90k | 399 | 14.3% |
| 90-120k | 65 | 13.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 651 | 12.4% |
| 2022 | 654 | 10.9% |
| 2023 | 660 | 13.8% |
| 2024 | 649 | 12.0% |
| 2025 | 637 | 12.2% |
What to check before buying a 2018 X2 Xdrive20D M Auto
Before buying a 2018 Bmw X2 Xdrive20D M Auto, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 7.1% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (7.1% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Lighting & signalling (3.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (2.8% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2018 Bmw X2 Xdrive20D M Autos pass their MOT?
87.7% of the 3,251 2018 Bmw X2 Xdrive20D M Auto MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 12.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2018 Bmw X2 Xdrive20D M Auto?
Tyres, recorded in 7.1% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (3.4%).
Does the 2018 X2 Xdrive20D M Auto get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 11.2% in the 0-30k band to 13.9% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 3,251 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.